We are not making the Melissa in a 138 this year. You can ride the 134 but your riding would benefit from riding something bigger like an Angel 138 or Jett 136. The bigger the board, the less work you have to do and the better pop and softer landings you will have. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks "

Audrey, why do you want to change boards? Every time you get a new board you have to re-train yourself, unless your a pro you can ride a piece of cardboard and it wouldn't matter. I wanted a new board too, I have the 136 jett 08, but...I am riding so good on it. It's all in our heads. just rock the one you have, maybe change bindings. what bindings do you have?

Audrey, I think the Angel is a less aggressive board, than the Melissa. I know I was in the shopping mood too, until you posted the LF response. Longer board, softer landings, easier to move. That explains why I couldn't do jack on my 134. Stick with the board what tricks are you working on? Or try the Ronix Faith hope love... the Jett would be 3 stage you are riding a continous. make sure you stick with the continous...

Also Shelby Kantar rode with us a couple of times, she went from Jett to the Riot, she didn't pop as high, but she rocked it cause she is a Pro.

I just did the homework. if you open two tabs and look at the 08 melissa and the 10 angel, it is the same board different graphics, so your paying for 250 dollars of new artwork. when your looking a boards look at the specs.... cm, rocker type, and rocker 5.3cm example

Your welcome, not that you shouldn't be happy, but I am in the same predicament sp? and I love my board want to change all the time, but in reality I am riding good, and whats them point of new graphics? Just my opinion, hope it helped and you aren't upset.

Just a heads up, the Angel is LF Beginner to Intermediate Board. There are some major differences in melissa, jett and angel. Even though the Melissa's sweet spot needs a lot of line load I feel it was a far far better ride than the angel. I thought this might be helpful so I copied it off NW4's 2010 board guide. You should think about a slingshot too. I switched from my 08 Melissa to that and LOVED it!

MELISSA HYBRID WORKS FOR: Anybody BEST FOR: Intermediate or Advanced The 2010 Melissa is designed for any type of riding from Urban Winching to Rails to Boat. The Hybrid design incorporates a flex into the board that allows for more pop out of itís continuous stage rocker. It has a variable edge rail thatís soft and forgiving in the middle but sharpens near the tail to help lock and hold your edge. The board has molded-in side fins, D-I-S-C hull construction for softer landings and maintaining board speed and has the new LF Liquid Rail sidewall construction that provides the ultimate rail bond and unsurpassed durability. Just like Melissa herself this board is designed to charge!

JETT Ė AMBER WING SIGNITURE BOARD WORKS FOR: Anybody BEST FOR: Intermediate or Advanced This board is built for more aggressive riders looking for an explosive pop and edge. Itís Liquid Forces most aggressive womenís design with a 3 stage hybrid Rocker that will give you more pop but with a softer transition thanks to the hybrid technology. It has a variable edge rail thatís soft and forgiving in the middle but sharpens near the tail to help lock and hold your edge, this board also incorporates a winged rail shape with side bite slots for extra bite in the flats and quicker release off the wake. The board has molded-in Deep, Canted, Long Based side fins that give you unbelievable hold with large inside face of the fins while maintaining a low outside profile for no hang-ups. D-I-S-C hull construction for softer landings and maintaining board speed and a Double Concave V tail for controlled water flow through the ends for extra thrust and lift. We canít even imagine how big Amberís 7ís are gonna be on this board!

LUNA WORKS FOR: Anybody BEST FOR: Beginner or Intermediate This boards 3-stage has a continuous rocker flow on the water that helps carry progressing riders across the wake like never before. Add a lifted rail line and youíve got a board that any rider can spin with confidence. Itís Exagerated Variable Edges gives even a more forgiving edge for less gnarly catches. Youíll fearlessly be trying tricks you never imagined! D-I-S-C hull through center provides lift and generates speed while breaking water on impact giving nice buttery landings. To help keep a rider in charge mode comin into the wake it has Tip Exiting Slots that channel water away in the proper direction. Helps generate speed while keeping you locked in on approach to the wake and Warped Molded In Fins that as they grow towards the tail they get sharper and warp inward; The end result is a loose feel when in neutral that generates relentless hold as you edge.

ANGEL WORKS FOR: Anybody BEST FOR: Beginner or Intermediate This lightweight board is super fluid fun board that incorporates an aggressive, continuous Rocker for smooth carving and D-I-S-C hull through center that softens landings and maintains board speed. Warped Molded-In Fins that as they grow towards the tail they get sharper and warp inward; The end result is a loose feel when in neutral that generates relentless hold as you edge. Variable edge rail thatís soft and forgiving in the middle but sharpens near the tail to help lock and hold your edge, Modern Bat Tail thatís fuller than the original for more lift off the tail of the board and tucked in tips for quick transitions.

hi, im contemplating between getting a melissa or jett? may i know the difference between a rocker and 3 stage? this is actually my first board but i'm at intermediate stage now. Have been using house board all the while.

3 stage is going to give you POP off the wake also a little slower when edging giving you time to think about going wtw, then the continous is going to be faster in the water and give you distance (going wake to wake), not as much pop.

Hey girls, my name is Shayla, I am new to wakeworld. I ride a CWB sapphire 134. I love my board and the ride but I feel like I don't get as much pop as I can. I weigh anywhere between 132 and 142 and I'm 5'9, I was thinking about a slightly bigger board. Any suggestions? Does anyone know about the Liquid force Trip? Feedback?

Audrey.....I know the graphics may not be too girly but you could always look into some of the smaller guys boards. If you really like the melissa, you could check out the new 2010 trip. It will ride alot like the melissa and the graphics are pretty bright and colorful. It also comes in a 138 so you could stick with the size you are use to. Hope that helps..

Audrey, specs are a good guide, but don't get caught up in the numbers or labels, like others have said, try before you buy,that's the only way to know for sure.... and I usually have to ride a new board a couple of times before i know if i like it or not....Do you guys have a local pro shop with a demo program ?

yes Audrey the Faith hope love is an advanced board. you should go get a copy of the Alliance wakeboard magazine. I am really leaning toward the hope love board too... Yes the Coy and faith hope love should be the same..... but the coy 09 comes in a 137, not for this year though. I am going to demo that ronix for sure!!

Thanks for writing us. The Faith Hope Love board is a great freeride board for a intermediate to advanced rider. It is the first girl specific wakeboard to hit the market. Emily helped design the board as well as rides the board. It is a great board for the rider looking to step up their riding. The 136 would be the right size board for you also.

well I would love to demo it but it's only 37 degrees everyday. I think I'm going to buy it, but just waiting to at least look at it in person. I'm going to a board shop on Saturday to see it in person. I wonder what size binding I need cause I wear a 9 1/2 but they only offer 9 or 10. I think it's suppose to be snug since it's CT. I'm getting super excited, I just worry that I'm too big for a 136 board??? I don't want to sink!!!!!